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Emollient

MINERAL OIL

CAS 8012-95-1/ 8042-47-5/ 8020-83-5 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Highly refined petroleum oil used as an occlusive moisturizer. Cosmetic-grade is one of the best-studied safe ingredients; only unrefined grades raise contamination concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGFRAGRANCESKIN PROTECTINGSOLVENTPERFUMINGSKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE

Skin benefits

  • Highly effective occlusive moisturizer
  • Inert and stable
  • Cosmetic/USP grade is non-comedogenic in most users

Known concerns

  • Lower grades may contain MOAH (aromatic hydrocarbons)
  • Can feel heavy on oily skin
  • Petrochemical origin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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